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City Seeks Registered Voters to Work Election Polls on Tues., Nov. 3

The City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, and the City of Somerville Elections Department needs people to help work the polls. The shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two hours off over the course of the day. Workers will be paid $135 for completing the full shift. The only requirement is that any participants must be registered Massachusetts voters.   For more information or to apply, please call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 x4204.

Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change

Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change  As part of the world’s largest coalition of city leaders addressing climate change, Somerville pledges to take action in advance of UN’s Climate Conference in Paris  SOMERVILLE – Today, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone committed to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making their communities more resilient to climate change, and regularly…

National Grid Performing Meter Equipment Inspections

Technicians from National Grid will be surveying the area in the coming days to inspect regulators on all natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly. As a result of the inspections, some equipment may need to be replaced, causing a temporary disruption to gas service. Please be assured National Grid's system is operating safely. For your safety, all National Grid employees will be wearing identifying badges. If you have any questions, please contact National Grid at 781-338-2840…

'Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets': Free Family Fun on Sun., 8/9

  ‘SEIZE THE SUMMER' AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more. View flyer (PDF)   Celebrate the season at "Seize the Summer," the August installment of the City's SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. between School Street and Lowell Streets on Highland Ave. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy…

ArtBeat Festival 2015: Lineup & Traffic Detours for 7/17-18

The 2015 ArtBeat Festival will begin in Davis Square on Friday evening, July 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and continue on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Festival will feature over 15 bands, as well as dance performers, Butoh cheerleaders, hula-hoopers, food, kid-friendly activities, 80 craft vendors, and more. Click here for Davis Sq. traffic detour information during the festival (Fri. 7/17-Sat. 7/18).   View the ArtBeat 2015 flyer for more information:

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